🌱 Public Safety Commissioner Dies + Easter Egg-Stravaganza

Good morning, neighbors! It's me, Michelle Paul, your host of the Dalton Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and warm. High: 75 Low: 39.
• Wednesday: Variably cloudy and cooler. High: 60 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dalton:

1. Dalton Public Safety Commissioner William B. "Bill" Weaver passed away on Friday at the age of 87 years old. Weaver served on the commission for 16 years after working as an educator in Daltno Public Schools for decades starting in 1963 when he came to Dalton to take a job teaching and counseling at Dalton High School. Local Dalton officials spoke of Weaver's impact on Dalton and his decades of service. (Chattanoogan)
2. The Anna Shaw Children's Institute, a few minutes away in nearby Rocky Face, will be hosting an Easter Egg-Stravaganza at the Miracle Field at Westside Park. The event will take place on Saturday, Mar. 18 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and feature timed egg hunts divided up by age group. There will also be a petting zoo and other fun activities for kids of all ages. (Dalton Daily Citizen)
3. Last Thursday was the induction ceremony and banquet for the 2023 Junior Achievement of Northwest Georgia Business Hall of Fame at the Dalton Convention Center. One of the nominees, Bob Chandler, said that he was "shocked" to discover that he was one of this year's inductees after being a supporter of Junior Achievement for years. Chandler is a former executive vice president of Shaw Industries. (Dalton Daily Citizen)

Today and tomorrow in and around Dalton:

Tuesday, March 7

• Knit & Crochet Club (Adults) At Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, Calhoun (10:00 AM)
• A Creative Family Experience With Peter Reynolds At Hammond Creek Middle School (6:00 PM)

Wednesday, March 8

• International Women's Day Coffee At Casa Del Cafe(8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all job hunters! Check out this list of open job opportunities in and around the Dalton area, including positions in customer service, security, sales, and more. (Dalton Patch)
• There's a lot to look forward to in Dalton's parks this year! Check out the 2023 Parks and Recreation Activity Guide by clicking here. (City of Dalton, GA - City Hall via Facebook)
• Dalton Junior High School is seeking volunteers! Join the Volunteer Breakfast on Mar. 10 at 8 a.m. to learn more about volunteer opportunities. (Dalton Public Schools GA via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. See you all soon for another update!

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.